Lala

"Things went smoother than I expected."

Sonoko sighed softly, looking at Rito with a smile.

"Yuuki-kun lives in another city, right? It's rare to come to Tokyo once, so you can't just go home. I will treat you to a meal?"

This could be considered a demonstration of a writer being in charge of an editor. Rarely happening. Although Rito doesn't like socializing, the other party is a beautiful woman with a friendly demeanor. He really didn't want to refuse this time, but...

"Machida-san doesn't have to work anymore?"

The smile on Sonoko's face froze. As the chief editor of Fantasia Bunko, she wouldn't have any problems even if she was slacking off during work hours. After all, everyone who works in this building. They were all underlings, who would dare to say gossip?

She originally wanted to take the opportunity to comfort Rito for a break, but unexpectedly, she was immediately pointed out by the other party, with a hint of annoyance, Sonoko glared at him.

"It's also the editor's job to entertain potential new novelists, so may I have the honor of inviting Yuuki-kun over for a light meal at the Fantasia Bunko headquarters?"

Rito stood up with a serious face, as if in danger, then exchanged glances with Sonoko.

Sonoko also has a passion that doesn't match her status as editor-in-chief.

Fantasia Bunko has a staff canteen to match, but it's not an upscale place after all. As Sonoko said, it's just plain eating. Her easygoing demeanor and not-so-solemn environment made the conversation between the two of them a bit easier.

"Yuuki-san is still a high school student, how did you come up with the idea to write a light novel?"

"I just saw Fantasia Bunko having a light novel newcomer award."

"For the bonus? Hehe, looks like I made the right decision, and I'll have to show it off when the time comes."

The Newcomer Light Novel Award is held by Sonoko. She went against all odds, and in addition to the several million yen prize money, hundreds of light novels entered the competition at the same time. Even a large number of users visiting will cause a lot of trouble, and many people object. They don't want to waste resources on newcomers whose future is uncertain, but Sonoko relies on the editor-in-chief's authority to pressure them.

Even though she hasn't seen the results yet, Sonoko is very confident in [Sword Art Online]. Hearing Rito chose Fantasia Bunko because of the main reward, she couldn't help feeling a little proud.

"Then, the first volume of [Sword Art Online] will be printed and sold as quickly as possible, and the money will be credited to your bank card. I hope Yuuki-san becomes a popular novelist!"

Authors can get 10% remuneration. Of course, some experts would violate this rule. The money would go to the light novel author's pocket after the light novel was printed, and then reprint or stop printing according to the sales situation. If the light novel is not popular, it will become the light novel author's only income, and the subsequent content will be directly cut in half.

According to the price of a few hundred yen for a light novel, Rito could only earn tens of yen for each book, even if he sold 10,000 copies, he could only earn hundreds of thousands of yen.

If a light novel volume could sell tens of thousands of copies, it would undoubtedly be an extraordinary work.

Sonoko believes that [Sword Art Online] is good enough, and she is only temporarily preparing to let the printing factory print 10,000 copies. This is an optimistic forecast after using Fantasia Bunko's resources to build momentum.

....

Rito leaves the Fantasia Bunko headquarters. School is about to start, and the new light novel award is about to end. [Sword Art Online] takes second place, and is steadily approaching first place, but considering the problem of time, maybe second place is the final result.

He was very satisfied.

Rito who was taking a bath, noticed the light flickering in the tub. After tensing up, he recalled something and slowly relaxed. He calmly walked out of the bath and got dressed, preparing to make room for the upcoming Lala.

Then a girl with long pink hair appeared in the bathtub. She was naked, but her whole body was soaked in the water, so it didn't reveal too much of her body.

Rito had thought about it before, if Lala really appeared in front of him, should he directly touch her breasts, and express his heart to a girl he first met with Deviluke's lovey-dovey way to get close to a big supporter.

In the end, Rito embarked on the path of the Godslayer.

"Successful escape!"

The pink-haired girl's eyes dropped into crescents, and she happily made a scissor hand, causing a large splash of water.

"Ahem!"

Rito coughed, proving his presence and managed to get the girl's attention.

"Are you the owner here? Sorry, my name is Lala."

"I'm Yuuki Rito... Lala, where are your clothes?

"Rito, who are you talking to?"

The change in the bathroom caught Mikan's attention, there was clearly a girl's voice. He is getting bolder and bolder!

He was still friendly with the school teacher, Mikado Ryoko before, but now he immediately brought another girl home.

"I'll explain later. I'll get the clothes first. You can look after Lala, the pink haired girl in the bathroom."

Clothes?

Mikan blushed.

"Rito! You not only took off the girl's clothes, but also tore them off?!"

At first, Mikan wanted to go to the bathroom to check on the situation, but after imagining the possible scenarios, she immediately panicked.

"My clothes can't be worn by a girl named Lala, right? I will bring your clothes!"

When Mikan came back with a man's shirt, she handed it to Lala hesitantly while looking at the other clothes. After that, footsteps came from another room, it was the sound of more than one person moving.

"... How many girls did you bring home?"